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Anticipatory Grief

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Why Does Everything Feel Different, Even If Nothing Has Changed?

After a dementia diagnosis, many caregivers notice everything feels fundamentally different, even though daily life looks the same. This feeling isn't imagined. It's the result of anticipatory grief, a change in awareness, and the difficulty of holding two realities at once.

January 15, 2025

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Am I Allowed to Feel Sad Even If It's Still Early?

The diagnosis is still fresh, but the sadness is already here. If you're wondering whether it's okay to grieve when things are "still good," know that anticipatory grief is real and valid. Your sadness isn't premature—it's a sign of deep love meeting an uncertain road.

January 15, 2025